Cervera Safe As Naval Experts Debate Move
Paris dispatch says Cervera’s squadron near Santiago may prolong the war by avoiding a decisive battle. Analysts note Spain seeks time to gather odds before engaging, while American actions may aim to cut out the fleet if feasible. Secretary Long reports no official confirmation of fleet in Santiago harbor.
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New York
Herald
Paris
Cervera
Santiago
Marc Landry
Spain
Bay of
Banthiga
Enengy
Cade
Gerrerd
Camara
Atlantic
M. Landey
Cerveru
Ehut
Havans
Sampson Explains San Juan Assault Memo
Rear Admiral Sampson posts a Navy Department bulletin detailing the attack on San Juan de Puerto Rico. The action began at daylight with three hours of firing to reveal Spanish batteries, then moved westward. one sailor killed, seven wounded, no ships injured. Spanish vessels sighted off Cape Haitian on the 10th. department advised of movements through Port Antonio communications.
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Washington
Wulletin
Navy Department
Sampson
San Juan de Porto Rico
San Juan
Oey
Usin
Port Plata
Cape Haytien
Curscon
Judge Guthrie's Property Sold for Big Flats Project
A Washington capitalist buys Judge Guthrie property on Quincy Street between Eighth and Ninth for a row of brick flats. Architects work on plans for a single build with 16 foot frontage, possible multiple modern houses. development may advance before summer end. Tom A. Swope of Washington and D D Swope arranged the sale. postmaster Guthrie also buys property at Eleventh and Harrison for new residence.
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Judge Guthrie
Washington
Quincy Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Ehrie Boren
Guinte
Tom A. Swove
Af Wahington
Dr. Swope
Cy I Metriam
Mike
Guthrie
Dennie
Perienet
Harrison Streets
Drowned in a Mine at Kaska William Colliery
Word reached today that a large water flood struck the Hed Ash vein at the Kaska William colliery about ten miles east of Pottaville Ps yesterday. Six men are feared drowned: William Morgan his wife and ten children Walter Derr aged 17 Peter Durkin Martin Natochis Paul Rosniaks and Wendel Krovishki. Derr and Morgan may be rescued but others are believed lost.
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Pottaville
Kaska William
William Morgan
Wm. Derr
Martin Natochis
Peter Durkin
Poland
Paul Rosniaks
Wendel Krovishki
Derr
Morgan
Quarrel Triggers Removal Of Effingham High Principal
Effingham May F Wednesday scene erupts as county high school principal J Wy Wilson is dismissed by the school board amid widespread student support for him. The unusual protest includes a walkout, a public resignation demand, and a mascot of tension across town.
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Effingham's
Wilson
Effingham
J. Wy Wilson
Wison
Busnel
Oh Bad
Ms Smith
Milao
Engar McMath
Cure
Atchison
Strick
Meindl
Ben
Onis
Banquet Honors Governor Leedy at Burlington Residence
Governor Leedy spent the week in Coffey county handling political matters and other duties. On Wednesday evening a banquet was held at Dr. A. J. Bastian’s home in Burlington to honor him, with local politicians and longtime friends from all parties attending. He departed for Topeka Thursday morning.
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Coffey County
Burlington
Leedy
Bur- Ungton
Homor
A. J. Bastian
Reunson
Topeka
Rough Riders Parade Tragedy at Riverside Park
At Riverside Park in San Antonio on May 27 about 4000 spectators attended a Roosevelt rough riders concert. A volley of gunfire caused a panic with women and children trampled and injured while the crowd fled the pavilion as the band’s cavalry charge went awry. Several riders fired weapons during the confusion and ammunition finally exhausted after chaos. Notable attendees from New York, James Sammon Jos Jenkins Lee and Guy Murchie joined the regiment and received mounts.
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San Antonio
Tex
Riverside Park
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Jolla
Miron
Woodbury
James Sammon
Jos Jenkins Lee
Guy Murchie
New York
Latino Democrats for Fusion rally in Salina county caucus
The Democrats of Ealing county held a Salina convention last night selecting delegates and alternates to the state convention in Atehiaon, with names like W. BR. Kabs ber, J. Hi, Padgett, J T. Wells, F. Bel ver, and G. A. among alternates. Voters favored fusion and the renomination of Governor Lawdy. Geiesuzes were not instructed.
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Ealing County
Geiesuzes
Ingar
Govtrnor Lawdy
Parker Succeds Nicholson in Army Adjutant Post
Parker is named adjutant to Tarrs Parker after Nicholson’s resignation. The promotion follows Sib Kansas regiment officers and sergeant major changes. John e nun to succeed as colonel and other officers are noted from the assemb ly at Lesy.
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Parker
Nicholson
Gow
Tarrs Parker
Tweary
Sib
Kansas Regiment
Johne Nun
Itch
Ataiog
Sergiant Tanta
Deset Ray
Lesy
Major Hudson Named By Appointment Of President McKinley
President McKinley nominates Major J. K. Hudson of Kansas and a long list of officers to brigadier general and other ranks. Nominees include Col. Robert H. Hell, Col. Edwin V. Sumner, Col. Peter C. Haynes, and Frederick D. Grant among others, with appointments extending to engineers and infantry across multiple states.
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Washington
Senate
J. K. Hudson
Kansas
Robert H. Hell
Fourth
United States Infantry
Hudson
Edwin V. Sumner
Tnited States Cavalry
Peter C. Haynes
Corps of Engineers
Gillespie
Marcus PL Miter
Third
United States Artillery
Coronel Jacob Kline
Oxnard Wi. Ernst
Lloyd Wheaton
Twentieth United States Infantry
Arthur McArthur
Henry C. Hasbrouck
John F
Indiana
Francis W. Greene
New York
Tist
Charles Fitzsimmons
Joseph Rush Lincoln
Iowa
General Hudson Proud Of Brigadier General Appointment
General Hudson expresses elation at his promotion to brigadier general and says he values the endorsements more than the appointment. He advocates readiness to go to war, notes seasoned war insight, and outlines views on the Cuban conflict, the Philippines, and potential European involvement.
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Major Hudson
United States
Spain
Taro
Uistson Nes
Philippines
Porto Rico
United Riau
Porto Hico
Austria
France
Bris
Hon
Gulf
Topeka Citizen Honored by Totley's Appointment
General J. K. Hudson, a Topeka citizen, receives a notable honor as Totley names him to a new appointment. Hudson’s enlistment at Fort Leavenworth marked the start of a distinguished service career connected to ongoing national duties.
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Topeka
Totley
J. K. Hudson
Fort Leaven
Military career highlights of a Union officer in the Civil War
The record traces Major Sixty second 12.3 through service from December 21, 1903 to July 22, 1855, detailing promotions to major and lieutenant positions, staff aide assignments under Generals Davies and Schofield, and acting adjutant general roles. It lists campaigns with the Army of the Frontier, engagements at Dry Wood and Van Buren, and actions along the Mississippi and Rio Grande including Boca Chica pass and Ringgold Barracks.
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Saeco Infantry
SD. Veil
Aret Seresant
Caucas Infants
Zuly 2
Ik Commission
Rom
Robin N
Kansas
Seatac
Army of the Prontier
Army of the Frontier
Firer
Neutenart
Thomas A. Davies
Blatelet
Rolie
Schofeld
Department of
Mixsouri
St Louis
United States
Brownsville
Tex
Mississippi River
Banks
Moganzin Bend
Baton Rouge
Port Huson
Miscinsippi River
Boca Chica Pass
Ringgold Barracks
Hrasos Santiago Island
Palmetto Ranche
Rio Grande
Volunteers Rebel in Atchison Ranks Clash
In Atchison on May 7 volunteers of the Volunteers of America faced internal strife as Burl Martin, a soldier, was ordered from the platform over alleged book checking and a claim that he insulted Lieutenant Henderson’s wife. The incident led to tensions and a walkaway attempt as officers debated discipline while others sought to restrain the quarrel.
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Atchison
Volunteers of America
Burl Martin
Martin
Henderson
Sherman May
Idenderson
May
New Orleans Cruiser Impresses Naval Men Off Cuban Coast
In Key West on May 7 the rainy season begins in Cuba with storms affecting fleet dispatch boats. Off the Cuban coast today the weather is pleasant. The cruiser New Orleans formerly the Amazonas excites naval men with its speed and fighting effectiveness during its current cruise.
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Key West
Fla
Cuba
Cuban
New Orleans
Amazonas
Complaint over Hawaiian favoritism sparks diplomatic protest
A Washington dispatch reports German and French consuls in Honolulu complain to their governments about alleged favoritism by the Hawaiian government toward the United States. The protest has stirred strong interest in congressional and diplomatic circles.
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Chicago
Washington
Honolulu
State Department
Hawaii
United States
Twenty second regiment info from Topeka dispatch
Private message from Major A M Harvey reports the Twenty second regiment leaving Topeka for Washington. Dated Chillicothe Ohio May 27 1898 the dispatch notes the unit has started out in good shape and is located in camp. Mrs Harvey and their son are to follow soon.
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Topeka
Washington
A. M. Harvey
Chillicothe
Ohio
Harvey
Four Die When Train Hits Handcar On Trestle Near Gillet
A Midlands Terminal train struck a handcar on a high trestle near Gillet, Cripple Creek, Colorado, on May 27. Four men jumping from the handcar were killed. Twelve section workers were aboard. the others survived. Names given include Benjamin Ebberly, Wiikar Flynn, James Hannanan, and Edward Flynn. The killed were reportedly uninsured.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Midlands Terminal
Gillet
Benjamin_Ebberly
Wiikar Flynn
James Hannanan
Edward Flynn
Borrow a shirt during the flood crisis in Ottawa
In the Lawrence World, Charlie Smart of Ottawa faced a district court trial disrupted by high flood waters. He telegrammed Judge Tucker to continue the case, noting washout on Nine. Tucker replied, Come anyway and borrow two shirts from Judge Benson who has two.
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Lawrence World
Chariie Gmart
Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Chariie Tucker
C. A. Smart
Kansas
Judge Benson
H. Tucker
Spanish Shots at Guard Fire Near Fort Taylor
At Key West on May 27 a sergeant on duty at a mortar battery near Fort Taylor was fired on by three men the sergeant identifies as Spaniards. He returned fire and the suspects fled. Earlier in the day three swarthy men attempted entry to the reservation but were turned away. A carriage outside the gate sparked a late-night pursuit when soldiers fired into it. three men ran but escaped unharmed. The sergeant, Charles W. Richards, reported a long suspicious package carried by one assailant.
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Key West
R' Y
Fort Taylor
Charles W. Richards
Battery B
First Artillery
Cuban officers seek cooperation with American forces in Cuba
Secretary Al ger and General Miles met with General Garcia staff officers Collazo and Hernandez who brought Garcia credentials for cooperation with American forces. They estimated 20,000 to 25,000 Cuban troops in the field east of La Trocha, with 12,600 total in the eastern division under Garcia and Gomez commanding about 3,000 immediate troops. The visitors spoke English, impressed local authorities, and will stay several days before returning to Garcia at Bayamo.
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Washington
Alger
Miles
Garcia
Collazo
Charles Herandez
Howan
United States Army
Bayamo
Cuba
la Trocha
Gomez
Herandes
Quesada
Stray Torpedoes Set Afloat by Vessels at Sea
Washington reports reveal vessel owners ignore harbor entry rules and drag cables for mines and torpedoes. One vessel incursion left several torpedoes drifting off the Atlantic coast south of New York, each packed with about a hundred pounds of dynamite. Efforts to recover them continue with limited success and danger of explosion to passing ships remains.
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Washington
War Department
Atlantic
New York
Steamship Ohio Chartered for Manila Transport Mission
Assistant Secretary Merklejohn chartered the Steamship Ohio, one of the Pacific liners, now in Seattle. It has been ordered to proceed to San Francisco for fitting out for a trip to the Philippines. The second expedition will include the Zealandia, the Centennial, and the Ohio.
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Washington
Sayiy
Merklejohn
Ohio
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Philippines
Volunteers May Resign When the War is Over
Washington May 27 It is not generally understood that soldiers reenlisting and recruits who enlist for the first time may be discharged on their own application at the close of the war The enlistments for a term of three years but there is nothing in the law
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Washington
Second Manila expedition units named at Camp Richmond
San Francisco May 27 reports a careful inspection of about 7,000 troops at Camp Richmond. The second Manila expedition will likely include the First Colorado regiment with 1,050 men, the Nebraska regiment about 1,020 men, and the Thirteenth Minnesota with 1,030 men, totaling 3,050 volunteers. No departure date set as transports are not yet ready.
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San Francisco
Camp Richmond
Manila
Colorado
Pirot Nebraska
Minnesota
Spanish Romancing Alleged Victory Tied to Manila Engagement
London May 27. Circulated Madrid reports on the Baltimore are groundless. Manila dispatch implies a shell strike caused ammunition explosion, injuring eight aboard. Will Join Roosevelt. Chanler’s troopers may disband as he joins Roosevelt's rough riders. New Office Created. Carter reports a bill for a second assistant secretary of war with $4000 salary. To Buy 40 Yachts. Naval board proposes purchase including Gould’s Atlanta and Astor’s Nowarmatal. Astor’s Battery Accepted. Six Hotchkiss guns to form battery under Lt. CE. March. Rowan's Trial Trip set for early next week. India Arrives. Steamship India to carry troops chartered by government. Lambe Arrested. Ex-mayor of Carlisle, IL, charged with $20000 embezzlement. Weather Indications. Chicago forecast for Kansas: cool tonight, warmer Saturday.
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Manila
London
Madrid
Baltimore
New York
New Naval Cruiser Board
Washington & Ist
George Gould
Atlanta
John Jacob Astor
Chase by U S Gunboats Near Key West
Fifteen miles from Key West the USS Bancroft and Wilmington chase a three masted Spanish merchant steamer off Cadiz. The pursuit, begun near Key West, ends with the Spaniard fleeing southeast as Bancroft gains. Wilmington reports Cadiz warships refitting for departure as coal shipments flood Cadiz.
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Key West
U. S
Debate Over Privateering Sparks Spanish Legislators
In Madrid the chamber denounced certain American worships as contrary to international law. A motion to grant aid to the Reina Maria Christina’s captain’s family was approved. The senate discussed privateering and government response, but debates were constrained as the minister for foreign affairs urged delaying.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Cassel
Imparcial
Faalae
Cavite
Aunom
Senate
Aremus
Almodovar de Blo
Alemas
Walsted
Leedy Diverts Supplies for State Volunteer Regiments
The governor wired that he would favor rapid provisioning of two regiments of volunteers. He indicated readiness to supply more volunteers than the quota, and pledged first appointment for a second call. Rev M C Lang sought chaplaincy positions but was not chosen. Wai Tiben named chaplain for the Twenty fourth Kansas unit.
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Gasconne
Namoa
Kaneos
Leed
Spetacy Alger
M. C. Lang
Kansas
Liely
Wai Tiben
Wichita
Ye Che Ee
North Carolina Democrats Reject Fusion Push at State Convention
May 7 Raleigh Democrats adopt platform aligned with Chicago’s Silver and income tax planks. Fusion proposal by populists is rejected as the slate invites forces under the new platform. Boulder fire destroys Crystal Springs Brewing plant with 350000 property loss. Beaver wealth travels back to Chicago and Denver homes due to ill health. Capt Peterson's volunteers plan meeting at 4 Banaue Avenue. second call for cooperation issued.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Democratia
Chicago
Slem
Isha Aiever
Boulder
Col
Crystal Springs Brewing Sad Joes Company
Bercot
Oy Insurance
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State Journal
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Mmetting
Santiago Harbur
Schley
Tyan Inwalt
Sampson Explains
Cel
Cowboys
McKinley
Los Angeles Daily Times
Frederick D. Grant
J. K Hudson
Major Harvey Wires
Chillicothe, Ohio
Heis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamalloa
Dow
Arkansas
Ol. Chandler
Col. Grigsby
Cowboy
Ohioe
Pennsylvania
Grooke
Burt
Chickamauga
Tampa
Tribune
William Astor Chanler
Plenteers
Carter
Military Affairs Committee
Rowan
Chas. P. Perkins
Monadmock
India
Troe
Manis
Philadelphia
Denver
Robert E. Lambe
Carlisle
Til
Bancroft
Cadiz
Fie
Wilmington
Key Woeet
Hinkcreft
Pan Operre
Doldg
Stranger
Wight
Bancret
Wilmington Linr
Ti Ja
Todd
Custom House
Obraltar Saya
Cadis
Adil Camara
Cadi
Denver Fe
Peterson
Banaue Avenue
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